Thailand loves its gift baskets and here we present a few for family and friends
ANANTARA SIAM BANGKOK
UNTIL JAN 6
Anantara Siam Bangkok's festive hampers come in three different types: "Holiday basket", "Luscious festive treats" and "Chest of cheer". All contain treats like stollen, fruit cakes, chocolate bears and dried fruit. You can, of course, customise your own. Prices start from B2,500+. Available at Mocha & Muffins.
Email mochamuffins.asia@anantara.com, 02-126-8866 Ext. 1226.
THE LANDMARK BANGKOK
ONGOING
Available at Landmark's Bakery & Cafe, Landmark's hampers include an assortment of goodies, which you can personalise, filling it up with treats like cookies, chocolates and mince pies. You can also opt to choose from two categories, "The Landmark Golden Hamper" (starting at B4,000) or "The Landmark Platinum Hamper" (starting at B6,000). Purchase 10 hampers and get one free.
Email bakery@landmarkbangkok.com or fb@landmarkbangkok.com, 02-254-0404 ext. 4106.
THE OKURA PRESTIGE BANGKOK
UNTIL JAN 15
If you're looking for something a little different, The Okura Prestige Bangkok's hampers have a touch of Japan along with the usual goodies like Okura's signature macarons, chocolates and gingerbread. Two types of hampers are available: "Okurimono -- A Taste of Okura" (B3,900) and "Hoseki -- A Sparkling Japanese Christmas" (B5,500). There's also a complimentary delivery service for Sukhumvit, Silom and Sathon areas with a purchase of 20 hampers or more.
7am-7pm (pickup on weekends on request) / Email lapatisserie@okurabangkok.com, 02-687-9000.
CENTARA GRAND AT CENTRALWORLD
UNTIL DEC 25
Head over to Zing Bakery to get Centara Grand's hampers, which come in three varieties and sizes: "Santa's Little Helper" (B2,500++), "Jack Frost" (B4,000++) and "Santa's Bag of Cheer" (B6,200++). All three have different treats in them including the likes of the classic Christmas stollen, Christmas cookies, gingerbread and -- of course -- chocolate.
Call 02-100-1234 ext. 6485.
SO SOFITEL BANGKOK
UNTIL DEC 31
Chocolab has two especially made hampers: "Women are from Venus" (B3,500++) and "Men are from Mars" (B4,500++), although they don't have to be given exclusively to the gender of their namesake. Both hampers are stocked to the brim with everything chocolate like bon bons and chocolate-scented candles, while the "Men are from Mars" hamper also has rum-flavoured chocolate and a bottle of Möet. Pre-order three days in advance.
Email h6835-FB3@sofitel.com, 02-624-0000.
PULLMAN BANGKOK HOTEL G
ONGOING
Pullman Bangkok Hotel G has something little different from the traditional hampers if it could still be called a hamper. An assortment of goodies like French wine and cheese, as well as craft beer and homemade tapenade are all packed into a bird cage. Yes, a stylish bird cage that'll definitely be a pleasant surprise for your recipient. Priced at B4,500.
Email H3616@accor.com, LINE @PullmanBKKHotelG, 02-352-4000.
SIAM KEMPINSKI
UNTIL JAN 15
Siam Kempinski's hampers include a number of delicacies from its restaurants like BBQ sauce from Niche and curry paste from the Michelin-starred Sra Bua by Kiin Kiin along with other goodies like a chocolate tuk-tuk and festive macaroons. Choose either the Heritage hamper (B3,900+) or the Connoisseur hamper (B7,000+). You can also choose to customise your own.
Email dining.siambangkok@kempinski.com.
ALMOND BREEZE
ONGOING
Yes, Almond Breeze has its very own hamper, which includes six of its almond milk flavours, as well as a mug and an Almond Breeze doll. You can find it at Makro, Gourmet Market, Home Fresh Mart, Villa Market and Tesco Lotus priced at B1,490. You can also buy it by calling one of the numbers below.
Call 080-619-1212 and 080-619-0990.
MANDARIN ORIENTAL BANGKOK
UNTIL JAN 15
A number of festive hampers from Mandarin Oriental are ready for purchase until Jan 15 at all these locations: Siam Paragon, Central Chidlom, Gaysorn Village, Emporium and at Mandarin Oriental. Pre-customised hampers starting from B3,150 are available but you can personalise your very own. A delivery service to selected locations around the city is also available.
Email mobkk-moshop@mohg.com, 02-659-9000 ext. 6818/9.
JW MARRIOtT BANGKOK HOTEL
ONGOING
The Bangkok Baking Company has filled JW Marriott's hampers to the brim with treats and goodies for the festive season. A Christmas cookie jar, fruit cakes and a Christmas ginger tree are just some of the delicacies in their hampers, which come in three sizes and starts at B2,999.
Available at Bangkok Baking Company, 6am-10.30pm / 02-656-7700.
